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Have you seen blood inyour pee, even once?
Then it is time to tell your doctor.
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This leaflet tells you aboutbladder cancer and kidneycancer.
If you have seen blood in your pee evenonce, then you need to tell your doctor.
It might not be anything serious, but thereis a chance that it could be a sign ofbladder or kidney cancer.
This is an EasyRead version of anotherleaflet about bladder and kidney cancer.
You may like to have someone to supportyou when you look at this leaflet.
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What are bladder cancer andkidney cancer?
Bladder and kidney cancer are seriousillnesses.
One of the signs of both types of cancer isblood in your pee.
More men than women get bladder andkidney cancer. You can get these cancersat any age but most people are over 50.
You are much more likely to get bladder orkidney cancer if you smoke.
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You are also more likely to get bladder orkidney cancer if you:
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Are overweight
Have worked with some chemicals
Have other illnesses like kidney failure
Have someone in your family who hashad cancer. This could be a brother,sister or parent.
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Look before you flush
If you have bladder or kidney cancer,finding out quickly means it is easier totreat and could save your life.
So make sure you look before you flush tosee if there is any blood in your pee.
How to spot it
Blood in your pee could be a sign ofbladder or kidney cancer.
The blood in your pee might be bright red.It could also be a pink or brown colour.
There could be a lot of blood.Or there could be just a small amountof blood.
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You need to see your doctor straightaway if you see any unexpected blood inyour pee.
You also need to see your doctor if:
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You have had an infection calledcystitis that is not clearing up or keepscoming back
It hurts to pee
You have a pain in your side below theribs that doesn’t go away
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● You are losing weight for no reason.
Why do you need to see yourdoctor?
If you have blood in your pee it is probablynot anything serious, but it is best to get itchecked out.
It could be that you have an infection,which means you need to see your doctor.
If you still have blood in your pee afterseeing your doctor they will want to know.You will need to see them again.
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If you know anyone else who has any ofthese signs, get them to see their doctor.
You can find your doctor’s contactdetails at:
www.nhs.uk/findgp
Seeing your doctor early couldsave your life
A few years ago Pat saw blood in his pee.It did not hurt so he was not going to doanything about it.
But he told his wife, who said he shouldsee his doctor straight away.
He was glad he did because they foundout he had kidney cancer.
He had treatment, got better and stillworks part time.
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Keeping well
There are things you can do to give youthe best chance of not getting cancer.
Stop smoking
The best thing you can do to keep wellis to stop smoking. It could also helpstop you getting many different typesof cancer.
You can get lots of help to stop smoking.Go to the website:
www.nhs.uk/smokefree
Or call:
0300 123 1044
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Look after yourself
Try to stay a healthy weight and keepactive. The more you do, the better.
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swimming
cycling
dancing
walking.
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Eat well
It is good to try and have a healthy diet.Try to eat more fruit and veg.
Cut down on drinking
Try not to drink too much alcohol.
More information
You can find out more about the best waysto try and not get cancer at:
www.nhs.uk/reduce-your-risk
How to find out more
If you want to find out moreyou can go to our website:
www.nhs.uk/bloodinpee
You can also download this leaflet indifferent formats from the website. Or ifyou want to order copies of this leafletemail:
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